SUPPORTING AND CELEBRATING THE ARTS IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS
Membership Matters
The mission of the Live Oak Art Center is to advance community appreciation, understanding, and participation in the visual arts. We strive to encourage artists, build audiences, stimulate dialogue, and promote arts inquiry through our exhibitions, publications, fellowship programs, education programs, and community collaborations.
LOAC is supported by annual memberships, private foundation and government grants, and corporate and individual donations. Thanks to the generosity of these community-minded individuals, businesses, and foundations, LOAC is able to continue offering innovative art exhibitions and programs to our community.
Annual memberships with the Live Oak Art Center are available for those who wish to further their support of the arts and receive access to special members-only events and benefits. LOAC members receive advanced notice of exhibit openings, preregistration privileges for workshops and camps, and the opportunity to exhibit in the annual LOAC Members Exhibition.
We offer different membership levels for individuals, couples, and families. Purchase or renew your Live Oak Art Center membership today!
Donate to LOAC
The Live Oak Art Center is grateful for the generosity of its supporters. Financial contributions directly enhance the quality of our exhibitions, educational classes and workshops, and visitor experience. Support also enables LOAC to maintain free admission for all those who wish to visit our gallery. The Live Oak Art Center is a fully recognized tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax deductible. Donations may be made online or by mail.
To make a donation online click the button below. This will take you to our Give Lively donation platform where you can securely make your gift. If your donation is below $500 you can use the Give Lively receipt for tax purposes. If your donation is more than $500 we will send you a tax receipt that meets the IRS requirements as a record of donation.
To make a donation by mail, please mail a check payable to the Live Oak Art Center and your personal information to Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam Street, Columbus, TX 78934.
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Sustaining Member
(Family Membership)
All of the benefits of the LOAC Benefactor Membership, plus:
- Premier membership recognition on LOAC website, e-newsletters, and social medial feeds
- Two complimentary tickets to LOAC’s annual Brunson Night at the Old Brunson Saloon
LOAC Benefactor
(Family Membership)
All of the benefits of the LOAC Patron Membership, plus:
- 20% discount on LOAC event space rentals
-20% Discount on adult classes, workshops and youth camps
- Priority membership recognition on LOAC website, e-newsletters, and social medial feeds
LOAC Patron
(Family Membership)
All of the benefits of the Contributor Membership, plus:
- Priority registration on classes, workshops, and youth art camps
- 15% discount on LOAC event space rentals
LOAC Contributor
(Family Membership)
All of the benefits of the Couple Membership, plus:
- 15% discount off registration for adult classes and workshops and youth art camps
- Priority registration on classes, workshops, and youth art camps
- 10% discount on LOAC event space rentals
Individual Membership
-Invitation to gallery talks and events
- -Opportunity to participate in the LOAC Members Art Exhibition
- 5% Discount on adult art classes, workshops and youth art camps
Donate to LOAC
Your financial gift helps us continue educational and cultural programming that deepens the understanding and appreciation of the arts. We rely on community support to sustain and expand our educational and artistic endeavors.
2025-2026 MEMBERS
Thank you for your continued support of the Live Oak Art Center!
Sustaining Members
The Rau Foundation
Michael & Renee Long
Brent & Dr. Mazie Leftwich
Barbara Peterman
Stanley & Trish Priest
LOAC Benefactors
Medical Skin Associates
Jane & Dave Meldahl
Robb & Lori An Gobert
LOAC Patrons
Roger & Marilyn Wade
Tom Vining & Dent Beall
Terri DeLoach & Vicki Ruhman
LOAC Contributors
Esther & Gary Chandler
Ronny Daley & David Jessee
Brandi & Shannon Divin
Matthew Edmondson
Philip & Rhonda Garcia
Paulina & Jim Kearney
Kevin & Tori Kramr
Don McCarthy
Terry & James Miller
Wendy Mladenka
Bobbe Nolan
Kasey & Corey Peikert
Toni Conner & Diana Poor
Lacie Poenitzch
Jerry & Donna Pustejovsky
Chuck & Anita Rankin
Paige Sciba
Charlotte Tilotta
Jo Helen Venglar
Carol Weeks
Joe & Tracey Wegenhoft
Wayne & Coleen Zimmerhanzel
Individual Membership
Ruth Bedford
Karen Bookout
Paulie Cisneros
Georgia Clark
Evelyn Cranek
Rhonda Criswell
Casey Daley
Colette & Bill Durbin
Kevin Dyer
Shelley Eden
Casey Fedako
Kristen Ferguson
Elizabeth Guthrie
Patsy & Sam Hodge
Janet Hollman
Kae Kinley
Kara Kleimann
Kacy Kovar
Kathleen Kramr
Janet Larke
Jessica Lively
Jo Ann Locklin
Cathy Marberry
Charlene Morrison
Dianne Mueller
Cyresia Oliphat
Susan Pape
Melissa Parker
Svitlana Parks
Julie Prause
Efrin Ramirez
Louise Rice
Diane Shifflett
Allison Toepperwein
Sharon Turner
Joshua Venghaus
Karen Vernon
Vicki Wiste